Vegetable Seed Packets
A Mediterranean cuisine staple, Bentley Seed Green Globe Artichoke thrives in long, mild growing seasons but can also grow as an annual in cooler climates. In warm areas, colorful flower buds appear year-round. After flowering, cut the plant back to the ground to encourage new growth.
Planting Instructions:
- Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the average last frost date.
- Transplant outdoors after 4 weeks, ensuring protection from frost.
- Space seeds 3" apart and plant at a depth of ½".
- Harvest buds when they are closed. After the first harvest, side shoots will produce smaller bonus buds.
Growing Information:
- Lifecycle: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cool climates (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 5 months
- Sun: Full sun
- Germination Temperature: 70-79°F
- Height: 5'
- Seeds per Ounce: 630
- Seeds per Packet: 50
Uses:
Great for eating and dips, packed with iodine, calcium, iron, protein, and vitamins A, B1, and C.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1863
- Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Online resale prohibited
A Mediterranean cuisine staple, Bentley Seed Heirloom Green Globe Artichoke thrives in long, mild growing seasons but can also grow as an annual in cooler climates. In warm areas, colorful flower buds appear year-round. After flowering, cut the plant back to the ground to encourage new growth.
Planting Instructions:
- Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the average last frost date.
- Transplant outdoors after 4 weeks, ensuring protection from frost.
- Space seeds 3" apart and plant at a depth of ½".
- Harvest buds when they are closed. After the first harvest, side shoots will produce smaller bonus buds.
Growing Information:
- Lifecycle: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cool climates (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 5 months
- Sun: Full sun
- Germination Temperature: 70-79°F
- Height: 5'
- Seeds per Ounce: 630
- Seeds per Packet: 50
Uses:
Great for eating and dips, packed with iodine, calcium, iron, protein, and vitamins A, B1, and C.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1863
- Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Online resale prohibited
Add a spicy, nutty twist to your salad mix with arugula! The white flowers are also edible and offer a unique flavor.
Planting Instructions:
- Plant arugula seeds in a prepared container or garden bed in early spring
- Baby greens can be harvested in as little as 20 days.
- Arugula flowers are edible, too.
- Bulk arugula seeds are also available for purchase.
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Time to Maturity: Approximately 1 month
- Sun Requirement: Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 8" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 320-325
- Bloom Season: N/A
- Height: Leafy plants grow 6 to 12 inches during the harvest stage
Uses:
Edible, container planting, salad mix
Additional Information:
- Low Maintenance: Yes
- Plant Scientific Name: Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa
A perennial vegetable, plant Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.
Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.
Growing Instructions:
- Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
- Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
- Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
- Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
- Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
- Harvest begins in 24 months.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Perennial (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
- Sun Requirement: Full Sun is ideal
- Germination Temperature: 60°F or warmer
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Height: 9"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 360
- Seeds Per Packet: 50
Uses:
Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1900
- Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
Online resale prohibited.
A perennial vegetable, plant Heirloom Mary Washington Asparagus once and enjoy delicious spears season after season.
Initial cuttings will be ready in about two years, and then harvested annually thereafter. Asparagus is worth the wait! Healthy and succulent, you can grill or freeze your harvest for later.
Growing Instructions:
- Start indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost and keep the seeds moist.
- Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.
- Alternatively, you can direct sow in the spring when the soil temperature is 60°F or warmer.
- Harden off seedlings and transplant them to a permanent bed that won’t be disturbed once they reach 6-10 inches tall.
- Important: Do not harvest during the first year. Wait until late fall to cut back the tops for regrowth the following year.
- Harvest begins in 24 months.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Perennial (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Transplant or direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: 24 months
- Sun Requirement: Full Sun is ideal
- Germination Temperature: 60°F or warmer
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Height: 9"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 360
- Seeds Per Packet: 50
Uses:
Eating and freezing; rich in nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1900
- Plant Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis
Online resale prohibited.
Henderson Lima Beans are a classic variety that has been a favorite in gardens for generations. These Bentley Seed heirloom lima bean seeds grow into a productive, bushy plant that thrives in both garden beds and containers.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant heirloom lima bean seeds about 1 1/2 inches deep and 3 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
- They can be planted in rows or sections 2 feet apart.
- No trellis is needed as Henderson Lima Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Spacing: 3" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 1/2"
- Height: 18-24"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Seeds Per Packet: 10-15
Uses:
- Great for salads, casseroles, soups, and canning.
- Low-fat source of healthy complex carbs, fiber, and protein.
- Rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Also provides zinc, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1888
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus
Online resale prohibited.
Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean seeds have been producing hearty, flavorful beans for generations. Bentley Seeds’ Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are tall, vigorous, and highly productive.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant seeds in rows 3 feet apart after the danger of frost has passed.
- Seeds should be planted about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart.
- Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are climbers and require support. Be sure to provide a trellis, poles, or a fence for them to climb.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 20-25
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Hearty, flavorful beans perfect for cooking and salads.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1850
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Online resale prohibited.
An easy, productive green bean seed choice for your garden! Provider Bush Beans are wonderful space-savers, making them perfect for smaller gardens or container gardening.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant Provider Bush Bean seeds about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
- They can be planted in rows or sections 3 feet apart.
- No trellis is needed as Provider Bush Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
- These beans are a very prolific producer.
- We also offer bulk green bean seeds.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1.5 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 20-30
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Great for canning, freezing, and eating fresh, allowing you to enjoy the multiple health benefits of beans during the growing season and beyond!
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1965
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Online resale prohibited.
Heirloom Henderson Lima Beans are a classic variety that has been a favorite in gardens for generations. These Bentley Seed heirloom lima bean seeds grow into a productive, bushy plant that thrives in both garden beds and containers.
Growing Instructions:
- Plant heirloom lima bean seeds about 1 1/2 inches deep and 3 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
- They can be planted in rows or sections 2 feet apart.
- No trellis is needed as Henderson Lima Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Spacing: 3" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 1/2"
- Height: 18-24"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Seeds Per Packet: 10-15
Uses:
- Great for salads, casseroles, soups, and canning.
- Low-fat source of healthy complex carbs, fiber, and protein.
- Rich in potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Also provides zinc, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1888
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Online resale prohibited.
Heirloom Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean seeds have been producing hearty, flavorful beans for generations. Bentley Seeds’ Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are tall, vigorous, and highly productive.
Growing Instructions:
- Plant seeds in rows 3 feet apart after the danger of frost has passed.
- Seeds should be planted about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart.
- Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans are climbers and require support. Be sure to provide a trellis, poles, or a fence for them to climb.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 20-25
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Hearty, flavorful beans perfect for cooking and salads.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1850
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Online resale prohibited.
An easy, productive green bean seed choice for your garden! Heirloom Provider Bush Beans are wonderful space-savers, making them perfect for smaller gardens or container gardening.
Growing Instructions:
- Plant Provider Bush Bean seeds about 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart, after the danger of frost has passed.
- They can be planted in rows or sections 3 feet apart.
- No trellis is needed as Provider Bush Beans grow low to the ground in a compact bush.
- These beans are a very prolific producer.
- We also offer bulk green bean seeds.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 1.5 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 20-30
- Seeds Per Ounce: 100
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Great for canning, freezing, and eating fresh, allowing you to enjoy the multiple health benefits of beans during the growing season and beyond!
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1965
- Plant Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Online resale prohibited.
These heirloom beet seeds yield sweet and beautiful produce! The pink and white stripes complement any dish, making them a colorful addition to your garden.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant Chioggia Beet seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
- Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
- Thin the seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
- Plant your Bentley Seed Chioggia Beet seeds from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
- The thinned greens can be eaten—prepare them as you would spinach.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
- Spacing: 1" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Height: 2-4"
- Seeds Per Ounce: 1,150
- Seeds Per Packet: 220-225
Uses:
- Great for eating raw or cooking with.
- An excellent source of manganese, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and fiber.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1840
- Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Online resale prohibited.
Wholesome and beneficial, Detroit Red Beets offer superb taste and heart health benefits, making them a great addition to your garden!
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
- Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
- Thin seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
- Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
- The thinned greens can be eaten—treat them as you would spinach.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 3.5 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 175-185
- Seeds Per Ounce: 1,500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Great for cooking.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals with excellent health benefits.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1982
- Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Online resale prohibited.
Wholesome and beneficial, Detroit Red Beets offer superb taste and heart health benefits, making them a great addition to your garden!
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Plant seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
- Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
- Thin seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
- Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
- The thinned greens can be eaten—treat them as you would spinach.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 3.5 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 2" apart
- Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 175-185
- Seeds Per Ounce: 1,500
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 60°F
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
Uses:
- Great for cooking.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals with excellent health benefits.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1982
- Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Online resale prohibited.
Enjoy this cold-hardy plant from spring to fall! Prolific and healthy, Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli is a must-have for your garden.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Bentley Seed Calabrese Broccoli seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest.
- Thin seedlings to 16" apart.
- After harvesting the main head, leave the stem and enjoy smaller heads that continue to form on side shoots.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 16" apart
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 145-150 Calabrese Broccoli seeds
- Seeds Per Ounce: 9,000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65°F
- Sowing Method: Transplant
Uses:
- Great for cooking, salads, or eating raw.
- Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1880
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
Online resale prohibited.
Enjoy this cold-hardy plant from spring to fall! Prolific and healthy, Heirloom Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli is a must-have for your garden.
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Bentley Seed Calabrese Broccoli seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest.
- Thin seedlings to 16" apart.
- After harvesting the main head, leave the stem and enjoy smaller heads that continue to form on side shoots.
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 16" apart
- Depth: 1/2 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 145-150 Calabrese Broccoli seeds
- Seeds Per Ounce: 9,000
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65°F
- Sowing Method: Transplant
Uses:
- Great for cooking, salads, or eating raw.
- Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
Additional Information:
- Heirloom Year: 1880
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
Online resale prohibited.
Cold hardy and a prolific producer, our Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds have been a garden standard for over 100 years!
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Bentley Seed Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds can be planted in the garden in spring, 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or started indoors in April.
- Thin plants to 20" apart.
- Water regularly.
- Roots are shallow and should be mulched to protect from weeds and potential damage.
- The Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is sweeter after a few frosts!
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 24" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 260-265
Uses:
- Great for cooking and salads.
- Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Online resale prohibited.
Cold hardy and a prolific producer, our Heirloom Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds have been a garden standard for over 100 years!
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Growing Instructions:
- Bentley Seed Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds can be planted in the garden in spring, 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil or started indoors in April.
- Thin plants to 20" apart.
- Water regularly.
- Roots are shallow and should be mulched to protect from weeds and potential damage.
- The Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is sweeter after a few frosts!
Seed Information:
- Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
- Time to Maturity: About 3 months
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Spacing: 24" apart
- Depth: 1/4 inch
- Seeds Per Packet: 260-265
Uses:
- Great for cooking and salads.
- Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
Additional Information:
- Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Online resale prohibited.
Related blog posts
